7 Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Major Highway: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Good evening, Pennsylvania Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from across Pennsylvania:

1. Local businesses are the lifeblood of America, providing employment for locals and a slew of services, good, and more to area residents. Check out Patch's profile on a local body care business here.

2. The Bristol Township Police Department is investigating reports of multiple altercations at an alternative school on Wednesday afternoon. Read more.

3. Pennsylvania State Police in Philadelphia, Delaware, and Montgomery counties are now equipped with body-worn cameras updated mobile video recorders in their patrol vehicles. Read more.

4. A Philadelphia Police officer shot and killed one of four dogs that were attacking a man Wednesday. Read more.

5. The major accident that shut down Route 422 for hours on Wednesday and crippled traffic throughout the area involved a total of seven vehicles, authorities said. Read more.